Seasonal Winter 26/27 -Forest And Park Supervisor II- Southwest Corridor Park

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks a Forest and Park Supervisor II for Southwest Corridor Park. The position is seasonal, running from November 15, 2026, through March 20, 2027. The role supervises and conducts maintenance of assigned recreational areas; inspects and patrols state-operated forest and park areas and facilities; permits use of recreational facilities; and organizes recreational and cultural programs. The supervisor oversees grounds, building, and equipment maintenance, including repair and removal of hazardous trees or limbs. The position evaluates facilities for public use and safety, enforces applicable rules and policies, issues permits and collects fees, maintains work records and prepares reports, and coordinates volunteers and court-referred individuals. Duties also include monitoring recreational-area personnel, determining supply needs, operating and maintaining equipment and vehicles, providing information to the public, interviewing and training employees, consulting with agency personnel, and recommending actions or policy and procedure changes.

Requirements

At least three years of full-time or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in forestry, parks, or recreational management, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity; equivalent combinations and specified education substitutions may apply, but no substitution is permitted for the required supervisory experience.
A current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License, based on assignment; the posting also lists a valid Class D driver's license as a special requirement.
Ability to work on complex issues and handle multiple situations.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of forest and park management methods and techniques, terminology, safety practices and procedures, and relevant materials and equipment.
Ability to use a personal computer.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising staff participating in diverse park or facility management and operations.
Optional CDL B license; CDL operators will be enrolled in DCR’s DOT Drug and Alcohol Program.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance of assigned recreational areas, including grounds, buildings, equipment, and hazardous-tree or limb repair and removal.
Inspect state-operated recreational areas and facilities for suitability for public use, safety compliance, and maintenance needs.
Patrol recreational areas and facilities to maintain security and ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and policies.
Issue permits or permission to use recreational facilities and park areas, and collect related fees.
Maintain records and prepare reports about assigned work, including recommendations.
Organize and implement recreational and cultural programs, such as sports competitions, nature walks, and shows.
Coordinate the activities and work of volunteers, court-referred individuals, and others.
Determine supply needs; operate and perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles; provide information to the public; interview employment candidates; provide on-the-job training; and use small hand tools.
Monitor recreational-area personnel to ensure state forest and park areas are maintained for recreational purposes.
Confer with agency personnel about unit activities to resolve problems, provide information, and make recommendations.
Review reports and recommend actions to resolve problems or changes to policies and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.